[World Bank] Nairobi -- The World Bank has appointed Mr. Qimiao Fan as the new Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, and Uganda, effective September 1, 2024. Mr. Fan, who has over 35 years of experience in development practice, will oversee the design and implementation of the World Bank's support program to the four countries that has an active portfolio consisting of 102 projects totaling $17.2 billion.